Saint Joseph Catholic Community expresses its concern for those struggling with depression and considering suicide as well as support for parents and families who have lost someone or are caring for someone in the struggle.

Our entire staff is at your service. While we recognize that no website or resource may provide all the answers you seek, the following material may be helpful to those looking for additional information on this topic.

Organizations

Many of the following organizations have both general information on their website as well as downloadable resources of interest. (For specific resources we’ve judged to be exceptionally helpful, see below.)

We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. The Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives. (no. 2283).